Undergraduate MUR-MAS120-2021
Applied Mathematics
Multiply and calculate your applied mathematical knowledge. Use math models in engineering, science, commerce and economics disciplines. From calculus and complex numbers to differential equations. Build a foundation for higher level maths subjects.
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Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
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Assessments
Subjects may require attendance
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 31 May 2021
- 30 Aug 2021
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QS RANKING 2021
28
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
29
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Use the basic ideas, rules and techniques of differentiation and integration.
- Analyse problems and use a range of calculus techniques to solve them.
- Apply differential equations to mathematical models of physical and biological phenomena.
- Use simple differential equations to describe growth and decay and to solve problems.
- Use trigonometric functions in various applications.
- Express complex numbers in Cartesian and polar form.
- Present coherent written solutions to various problems related to the material in the unit.
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- Algebra Revision
- Linear and nonlinear functions
- Limits, continuity and the Derivative
- Applications of the Derivative
- Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
- Techniques and Applications of Integration
- Differential Equations and application
- The Trigonometric Functions
- Complex Numbers
You are recommended to have completed the following subjects(s) or have equivalent knowledge before starting this subject:
Others
You are also strongly advised NOT to enrol in MAS120 & MAS110 at the same time. In order to successfully complete MAS120,you will require the knowledge gained from the successful completion of MAS110.
Special requirements
No special requirements
The ideas and techniques considered in this subject are basic to many applications of mathematics in engineering and in the biological, physical and social sciences. Mastery of these ideas and techniques at this stage will greatly help later on with an understanding of these disciplines where they are used. They also form a background prerequisite for the subjects MAS130 : Calculus and Matrix Algebra.
You are also strongly advised NOT to enrol in MAS120 and MAS110 at the same time. In order to successfully complete MAS120, you will require the knowledge gained from the successful completion of MAS110.
Murdoch University advises that students who do not successfully complete MAS110 before attempting MAS120 usually fail MAS120.
Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.
The assessment consists of regular assignments (30%) and a final examination (70%). All forms of assessment are based on examples covered in the unit notes, lectures and the textbook. Students get feedback on their submitted assignment work during the teaching period. Students are also able to get help and feedback outside of the assessments from tutors during the teaching period.
- Assignments x 4 (30%)
- Invigilated Exam (70%)
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.